Raicilleros, Philosopher Kings (Part 1)
What is raicilla? And unlearning everything you know about tequila and mezcal.
The Daily Grog Archives
A collection of late night missives from a friend. Stories from late nights, lost roads, and shared drinks. New editions are currently sent out through skylarrenslow.substack.com, but I migrate the archives over occasionally.
Puerto Vallarta Redux
Some raicilla, an engorged tick, and an awkward encounter.
Portrait of a Topped Tulip
A photo essay about fallen flowers.
On Harvesting Oysters
An article in Eater and the best-kept culinary secret in Washington State.
Puerto Vallarta: The Road to El Tuito
A lazy attempt to find some raicilla
Puerto Vallarta: Searching for Birria
¿Dónde está la mejor birria de la ciudad?
In San Cristóbal, Comal is about the food
One Mexican chef's lifelong journey with food.
TDG #024: There's a Better Way to Travel Italy
Hey friends,
First thing, Substack released a new referrals feature, so I figured I'd turn it on for
TDG #023 - Your Guide to Buenos Aires
Sometimes a city just steals your heart.
TDG #022: Lessons from 12 months on the road
Some advice that may or may not be useful.
TDG #021: A Night of Tango in Buenos Aires (Pictures)
Dancing, milongas, and wine.
TDG #020: On A.I. and Travel (Part 2)
Accelerating existing trends.
TDG #019: On A.I. and Travel (Part 1)
Thoughts and experiences using A.I. to plan a trip.
TDG #018: The Guatemalan Hangover Cure
One of the best damn hangover cures around.
TDG #017: Death by Francesinha
The best thing to do in Porto is to walk. Though I think the best thing to do in most
TDG #016: A Photo Walk through San Cristóbal de las Casas
Welcome to another edition of The Daily Grog newsletter. We're taking a photo walk through San Cristóbal de
TDG #015: A conversation with Prudencia in Bogotá
Hey folks,
This is Skylar and The Daily Grog newsletter. Last week I was out sick again. But this week,
TDG #014: Catching Up
Hey friends,
This is Skylar, the same person screaming at you over the interwebs about Albania for the last four